subject: Choosing The Right Hand Mixer For The Home [print this page] These days, a typical kitchen should have a hand mixer somewhere in it. This is particularly true if you like spending time in the kitchen, whipping out tasty treats. So if you often like to serve your kids or guests with cookies, cakes, breads and other similar goodies, continue to read. You can find some tips on choosing the handheld tool best suited for you.
Some recipes require an extended period of mixing time. Pick something which is light enough for you to be able to use for minutes. Hold it with your dominant hand for not less than 3 minutes. If it's too heavy for you, you'll have a hard time using it for as long as the recipe requires.
Another reason for the need to hold it is to check if the handle is good enough for you. Steer clear of a model whose handle runs parallel to the beaters. Such is likely to strain your hands and wrist, making your mixing task difficult. Instead, go for a model whose handle is angled slightly towards the beaters.
Go for something with at least 3 speed settings, and a max of 6 speed settings. The truth is all you'll need are three of them: slow, moderate and fast. While having plenty of speed choices is fun, however, it's not that necessary. While you're at it, something with a slow-start speed setting is nice to have, to keep ingredients from splashing.
A quick cleanup is essential, most especially if you got a hectic schedule. Stay away from a model whose beaters feature old-fashioned center posts. That's because they're harder to clean. Also, a control panel with digital touchpad is much better that customary buttons. This way, no ingredient is likely to get stuck in between buttons.
Finally, go for one which is from a reliable manufacturer. But it doesn't necessarily mean you should opt for the most expensive model available. Remember to go for something with simple operation, enough features, powerful motor and excellent warranty. This way, you can have the device as your trusted kitchen aide for many years.
